Woman Wanted on Three Medford Warrants Ran from, Arrested by GP Police
Officers with Grants Pass Police arrested a woman wanted on three extraditable warrants Tuesday afternoon.
The suspect, Whitney Word, was observed by law enforcement at the corner of SW 6th Street and SE L Street around 1:21 p.m. Initial contact was unsuccessful as she ran across the street in front of traffic.
Word was ultimately detained, and confirmed to have three circuit court warrants out of the Medford Police Department. Her charges included Assaulting a Police Officer, Third Degree Robbery, Theft in the Third Degree, Resisting Arrest, and Theft of Services.
Officers placed Word into custody and transported her to the Adult Jail Facility. She was lodged for her warrants, then later taken to be lodged in the Jackson County Jail.
Posted on 3/11/26 11:44AM by Alex Bauer
